Golden Gate Transit

The bridge that I build in class was a Warren Truss. It turned out to be a decent little bridge. It weighed 21.4 ounces so that put it on the lighter side of the bridges compared to the rest of the class. It wasn’t the lightest, but it was down with the smaller ones. It ended up holding right around thirty pounds and I’d say that not too bad. I knew my bridge was going to be on the lighter side, but I was okay with that because I knew that would maybe help me out in the long run by having a better

Our next destination was one I couldn’t wait to go to, the Williamsburg Bridge. I was excited because I love seeing and learning about the architecture of a bridge and also being able to walk over one is so amazing! “Construction on the bridge began in 1896 and opened it on December 19, 1903. When it was completed the Williamsburg Bridge set the record for the longest suspension bridge in the world. It was also the first bridge to use steel instead of masonry towers, which reduced the side of the

A bridge that is beautiful and appealing to the eye would inspire one to cross it without hesitation due to the beauty of its structure. The philosophical idea of Robert Lewis’ “Bridge of Influence and Proof,” from this week’s assigned reading provided insight of a methodological approach of ministering evangelistically that deemed appropriate. In all actuality, I was enlighten in that realistically most people who travel from one city (state) to another have come to a point where there was a need

A bridge is a load bearing structure spanning a passage over a gap or barrier, such as a river or roadway. Some examples of bridge types are; suspension bridge (George Washington Bridge connecting New Jersey with New York City), truss arch bridge (Hurricane Deck Bridge in Hurricane Deck, Missouri), and a cable-stayed bridge (The modern Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Saint Petersburg). Another example is a cantilever bridge (the former Sunshine Skyway Bridge). Rarely do these structures ever have catastrophic

Stretching across the San Francisco Bay stands the world famous Golden Gate Bridge. The bridge is located in one of nature’s most beautiful settings, spanning the mile-wide bay from Fort Point in San Francisco to the Marin County Shore. Joseph Strauss, specializing in bridge building, was the leader of the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge. The start of construction began on January 5, 1993 and, after four years, was completed on April 27, 1997. The bridge was needed to be built because of the

The Golden Gate Bridge Since the dawn of time, man has had an inherent need to get to the other side. Rivers, canyons, and impassable trails have always hindered the migration of man, leaving him the choice to continue no further, or to “build a bridge and get over it.” The earliest bridges were made of simple materials such as stone, or even a fallen log. Regardless of the material, natural bridges allowed man to explore the “other side.” However, man has never been satisfied with

Life is an interesting thing, which can sometimes be a rollercoaster of emotions. The story “Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout includes the main character Olive Kitteridge who shows exactly this. This book includes the people of Crosby, Maine, and Olive. Each chapter includes a different person, but ties in Olive in some way, shape, or form. Olive is your typical funny, lonely, and sometimes overbearing older woman. In life times can get rough, but there is always someone who has it harder,

Why did the Tacoma Narrows Bridge Collapse? Introduction The original Tacoma Narrows Bridge was opened on the 1st of July 1940, located in the state of Washington, USA, crossing the Tacoma Narrows. It was designed by Leon Moisseiff and Clark Eldridge, praised architects of their time. The bridge itself was highly speculated during the design process and was believed to be one of the most advanced suspension bridges of its time. Despite this, the bridge tragically collapsed on the morning

hills are considered hell by every person who steps a foot on them. The elevation of Marin Headlands is approximately 800 feet with steep slopes and a fun downhill. We left our car in a visitor center parking lot on the Sausalito side of the Golden Gate Bridge. I had never been to a parking lot with so few people, yet in one of the most touristic areas on Earth. Fog, lots of it filled the area around me. This was not considered

As a girl living in the small town of Pataskala, I have never been acquainted with a very large city. Hence, when my father offered to take me to Berkley California, which is right outside of San Francisco, I could not turn down the opportunity. I thought that a large city could not be much better than the quaint life I have lived in Ohio; however, I was completely mistaken. This enormous city has given me new perspective and has changed how I view a larger city. I have a major fear of flying. Therefore